Yoga for Surfers® Teacher Training Program - 2012
100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program
This is the ONLY program in the world designed for teaching yoga to surfers!
October 5-14, 2012 (San Clemente, California)
Important: The application period will open for a limited time in the early part of 2012. Be sure to stay on the YFS Teacher Training tips list so you will receive priority notification about the registration/application dates and deadlines!
I'm excited to tell you about this excusive yoga teacher training program -- and how you may be a part of it! I'm limiting this program to a small group of hand-selected participants who I believe will be amazing ambassadors of the Yoga for Surfers style. (I hope that will include you~!)
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In this special preview call, you'll learn:
- Why teaching yoga can be a dream job (AND make you money)
- What are the "Top 10 Teaching Mistakes" (and how to avoid making them)
- What makes the Yoga for Surfers style unique
- What the YFS Teacher Training includes -- and how YOU might be a part of it!
- And much, much more!
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What is the Yoga for Surfers Teacher Training Program?
The YFS TT is the ONLY program in the world that gives you in-depth and hands-on approach to learning how to teach my signature style of Yoga for Surfers!
Only a select few will be accepted into the program, to allow for more personal and intensive training.
Of course, we'll allow for time to explore some of the famed surf breaks surrounding the training sites -- but your surfing ability/experience is not a requirement for acceptance.
There will be special attention to how to integrate yoga into surfing so that you, your friends, family and students can experience of LIFETIME of increased health and happiness -- both in and out of the water!
Some of the 2010 YFS teacher trainees watching Kelly Slater win the WCT contest at Lowers!
Who is qualified to apply for the YFS Teacher Training?
The Yoga for Surfers Teacher Training is not for everybody, but it IS for you if you ...
(1) Want to become a teacher, especially trained in my style of Yoga for Surfers
(2) Are already a yoga teacher who wants to specialize in Yoga for Surfers!
(3) Simply want to go deeper into your own yoga practice
(4) Want one-on-one yoga training from me personally
(5) Want an amazing retreat-style experience, immersing yourself in yoga and exploring the premiere surf breaks with like-minded surfin' yogis!
NOTE: You do NOT have to be experienced in either yoga or surfing to be accepted. I am looking for your ability to embrace and radiate the Yoga for Surfers lifestyle and philosophy by acting as a YFS Ambassador in your part of the world!
Of course, you should be quite familiar with all of the Yoga for Surfers DVDs (not necessarily able to do all of the poses...) but you should not need to ask..."What is Yoga for Surfers?" In that case, please practice with the DVDs for at least six months, then consider if you'd like to take part in the training.
Past trainees have included...
- A mom of pro surfers, who now uses YFS to help them boost their performance
- A rock-climbing teacher who now applies the YFS principles to her climbing students!
- A couple of SUP surfers eager to share the yoga + surfing connection right on the paddle boards!
- Some surf/yoga retreat owners (and some with that as their dream)
- A former pro surfer looking for a career change
In short -- your attitude, desire and willingness to embrace the YFS lifestyle is far more important to me than your actual experience/level!
If you feel called to do this -- and you'll know it in your heart -- that's when the time is right to embrace the opportunity, trust yourself (and trust life) and dive in!
The Level 1 Yoga for Surfers Teacher Training includes:
- Overview of Yoga for Surfers and how it differs from other styles of yoga
- The yoga + surfing connection: what does it mean and how can we live it
- Principles that make YFS unique and how to incorporate them into your teaching
- Best pre-ride, post-ride, balance and strength poses for surfers
- How to use yoga in the water for a great session every time
- Special mudras (hand poses) and mantras to develop self-confidence, calm, energy, focus, healing, etc.
- Pranayama (breathing exercises) specifically for surfers to increase lung capacity
- Anatomy for yoga
- Nutrition for surfers
- How to teach different levels in the same class
- Developing your confidence as a teacher
- Teaching techniques:
- How to sequence a class
- How to incorporate themes, visualization, imagery, music
- Working with injuries
- Special teaching issues
- How to adjust a student (and when not to)
- How to teach SAFELY and EFFECTIVELY
- The language of teaching
- How to use your voice
- Words to avoid
- When to use Sanskrit (and when not to)
- The business of being a yoga teacher -- how to be a success!
- How to make money at teaching yoga
- Surf camps/studios/teaching opportunities
- Where to go from here
In addition, there will be pre-assigned readings on various aspects of yoga -- so you can arrive with a foundation from which to build on!
You will have the chance to practice and develop your teaching skills and get valuable feedback so you can feel even more competent and confident.
How is Yoga for Surfers different from others types of yoga teacher training programs?
This is the only teacher training program in the world that focuses specifically on how to teach yoga to surfers.
Whether you want to specialize in teaching at surf camps and retreats or you just want to show your friends and family how to surf better (and live better), then this is the program for you!
I personally have gone through about six different detailed yoga trainings. My very first course was where I was simply one of two hundred participants in a large training and then we broke out into smaller groups where I had an assistant doing the training. I felt like it was more of an assembly-line approach.
I continued to go to various intensive teacher training workshops with different teachers, and over the course of some years, I put all the pieces together, creating a unique, signature style of yoga that has helped thousands of people all over the world.
"In some yoga classes I have taken, I feel the instructors have a feeling of superiority, and I feel intimidated.
I find that Peggy's style is much more welcoming and open, which is the feeling I want my students to have."
~ Gillian Gibree, San Diego CA -- Level 1 Graduate, 2010
What is my approach?
My belief is that yoga is not about mastering a series of poses -- yoga is about experiencing yourself in the pose -- fully aware, fully alive -- and then you take that awareness with you onto your surfboard and into your life! You experience what it is to be connected to your true essence: powerful, radiant, strong and free!
I teach the way I would like to be taught. I approach each class and each student as a new experience. I do not teach the same classes over and over. I come with a fresh set of eyes, and open heart, compassion, understanding and excitement, all rolled into one!
My students tell me I'm inspiring, bright and energetic and I strike the right balance between heart, mind, body and soul. In other words, I open up to the spiritual side of the practice without becomg trite or cliched. My teaching is sincere, genuine and not a bottled version of anyone else's teaching.
And that is what I hope to impart to you: how to be authentic, genuine, fresh, inspiring and a bright light to all you meet!
You'll learn how to live what you believe and to allow your life's message to be an expression of your soul!
"Peggy’s style of teaching is nurturing and encouraging and helps everyone to feel at ease. The course notes and information were clear and concise. The different ages, backgrounds, experience and reasons for wanting to train, but a common love of the Yoga for Surfers style of yoga, connected us all in a very special way.
The energy that grew each day and connected us as a group was incredible. I feel so lucky to have met all these amazing people and know that I have made friends for life! Can't wait for Level 2"!
~ Anne Fish, Victoria, Australia -- YFS Level 1 Graduate, 2010
Anne putting YFS principles to the test in the Maldives
Where is the Yoga for Surfers Teacher Training held?
Part of the time we will be indoors in training rooms and part of the time we will be outdoors at the beach or overlooking the beach. I want to give you as much real-world practice as possible, as you may find yourself teaching outdoors, which has its own unique challenges!
San Clemente, California: October 5-14, 2012
The application process will open for a limited time in the early part of 2012. You will be notified of the application period as long as you remain on the YFS Teaching Tips list! ..........................................................................................................................................
For the training in California, we have reserved rooms at the hotel in San Clemente where the training is taking place and you have the option to book a single or double room, if you prefer to split the cost of the accommodation with another participant.
Once you are accepted in the YFS Teacher Training program, we will give you all details and assistance on booking the accommodations.
You don't need a car if you stay at the hotel where the training is held.
San Clemente, CA is a small, seaside village where you can walk to surfing beaches, restaurants, shops and cafes. This is the heart of the surfing world in South Orange County!
We will provide transportation for the weekly surf/yoga excursions to the premiere beach breaks around the local area.
Will you be certified to teach yoga?
Keep in mind that here in the US, there is no national or legal requirement for certifying yoga teachers. That means it is up to you to research and decide which training program is right for you. There is an association for yoga teachers which you can apply to and join, but every yoga studio, gym, resort, etc. has its own standards as far as number of hours of training and teaching experience required.
I recommend that you inquire at the organization(s) where you would like to teach to find out exactly what they require for you to be "qualified" to teach in their program.
Having said that, there are many ways to "break into" teaching: you can serve as an assistant at a studio, getting teaching hours under supervision; you can offer community classes, classes for friends, classes/worshops for surfers (that's how I got started); you can offer to substitute for other teachers.
The thing about yoga teaching is that someone who has been teaching for years is not necessarily a good teacher; and someone who is "new" to teaching my have a gift and naturally be suited for it!
So, the bottom line is how well you come across when you are seeking your teaching jobs; are you well-trained, enthusiastic, professional, ethical, etc!
For most of the participants, doing the YFS teacher training has its own reward: they may -- and perhaps this applies to you -- not want to make a career out of teaching yoga but have it as a suplement/complement to other activities/ventures in their lives. Also, this training will help you get into yoga so much more deeeply than if you just practiced on your own, even if you decide not to teach.
There's an abundance of surf/yoga camps that need teachers trained in the Yoga for Surfers style to create a better experience for their guests!
What the Yoga for Surfers Teacher Training program will give you that no other program can is the surf-specific approach to teaching yoga that is exactly what surf camps/retreats need.
Of course, this training can also be translated into teaching yoga for snowboarders, for example, and yoga for athletes.
The good news is that in the YFS Teacher Training, I'm going to show you other unique, unconventional and nontraditional ways of making a profitable living teaching yoga. For some of you, this information alone will be worth your investment in the program!
When you successfully complete the YFS Level 1 training sessions, assignments and requirements, you will be awarded a certificate of completion detailing your course of study and number of hours completed.
Tuition and Payment Details
How do you put a price on a program that is going to change your life forever?
You see, the YFS Teacher Training is more than just a training program -- it is truly a transformation program! Whether you plan on teaching yoga or simply want to go deeper into your own practice, I guarantee this program is going to have a lasting, positive impact on the rest of your life.
Staci and Marianne sharing the stoke at Salt Creek"I feel lucky to have been chosen for the initial YFS teacher training course and was touched by every person participating. Now I have new life-long friendships around the world! To be with a small group of people with similar interests, desires and dreams is a lifetime opportunity and I know we'll all continue to support each other in our future endeavors even though we're miles apart.
Thanks Peggy for creating this training and changing my life in so many ways!"
~ Staci Diggins, Laguna Beach, CA -- YFS Level 1 Graduate, 2010
Your investment in this one-of-a-kind training program is:
Application Fee/Deposit: $495
Plus:
Three monthly payments of $795*
(*Or, you can make one payment of $2235, which saves you $150)
Tuition includes:
- 10 days (100 hours minimum) of Yoga for Surfers Teacher Training with Peggy Hall
- All study materials, notebooks, handouts including "Yoga Secrets" by Peggy Hall
- Hands-on experience practicing the poses, giving adjustments, planning and teaching sample classes
- Bonus goodie bag upon arrival
- Snacks and refreshments during the training
- Transportation to premiere surf breaks
- Yoga and meditation classes daily
Travel, accommodations and meals are not included in the price of the training.
NOTE: Enrollment is very limited to ensure small group training and personal attention. Please act fast in order to secure your spot!
"I would just say: Go ahead, follow your dreams and listen to yourself!
The yoga training will help you to be more aware of how special you are. Don't wait!"
~ Audrey Meyer, Dominican Republic -- 2010 Level 1 Graduate
HOW TO APPLY for the Yoga for Surfers Teacher Training Program:
Applications and registration for the 2012 YFS TT will open for a limited time beginning in the early part of 2012. Please remain on the YFS Teaching Tips list and you will be given priority notification as to when the application process opens!
* Applications can only be reviewed when accompanied by the $495 application fee. Your application will be reviewed within 72 hours and you’ll be emailed with the decision of your acceptance. If you are not accepted into the training program, 100% of your application fee will be immediately refunded to you.
The glow of satisfaction that comes from living your dreams!
This isn't just a training course -- this is a transformation course!
So get ready to drop any self-limitations and soar!
"I was so excited at being accepted for the first ever Yoga for Surfer's Teacher Training and it totally exceeded my expectations.
Each day spent with such an amazing group of like minded women from all over the world created such a feeling of strong positive energy that was beaming out of each and every one of us. I felt transformed by everyone on the course as each one of us brought together our own life experiences to share and learn with each other, it was absolutely amazing. I looked forward to every day and as each day passed I felt a huge sense of gratitude and enjoyment for life.
Peggy you are an amazing teacher, your big smile and enthusiam for sharing your true life passions just shines through, I just wanted to absorb everything so as to continue sharing the vibe. We were one big family and although I felt a little sad as the course came to an end, at the same time I feel extremely blessed, excited and confident knowing that I can share all that I have learnt with others.
If you truly have a love for surfing and yoga and feel that you want to share this with the world the course will help you spread that vibe and in that process transforming yourself. Can't wait for the Yoga for Surfers Teacher Training II."
~ Janice Belcher, SurfYoga Instructor, Costa Rica; YFS Level 1 Graduate, 2010
Janice living the YFS lifestyle in Costa Rica
So I encourage you to trust yourself -- and trust life! Remember, you have the power to live your dreams!
I look forward to being your guide on what is to be an amazing jouney of transformation, discovery and joy!
P.S. It's normal to be excited -- and a little nervous, too -- about committing to such a life-changing program! But I've found that when I truly listen to my inner voice, my true self shines through and always guides me to my higher good. That is one of the greatest gifts I've gotten from yoga. Can't wait to share it with YOU!